JPH0965269A - Image pickup device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To display a proper residual capacity of a recording medium by taking it into account that a dynamic image and a still image with image quality more than that of the dynamic image are recorded simultaneously by a same sensor. SOLUTION: An optical system 1 optimizes an image forming state by a signal of a control section 3. An image pickup section 2 provides an output of information of different image quality by a control signal from the control section 3 in response to an input signal of a switch detection section 6. A recording section 4 records image information together with information at image pickup. A display section 5 displays information of the recording section 4 managed by the control section 3. The switch detection section 6 detects input information of a photographer. The control section 3 controls the optical system 1, the image pickup section 2, the recording section 4, the display section 5 and the switch detection section 6. Through the constitution above, the proper residual recording capacity of the recording medium is displayed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a photographing apparatus capable of simultaneously recording images having different image quality such as a still image and a moving image on the same sensor, and more particularly to a photographing apparatus having a function of displaying the remaining capacity of a recording medium. It is a thing.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a still image is recorded by a silver salt photograph or a still video (SV; Still Video) system, and a moving image is recorded by a video camera or the like. Today, the still image and the moving image are simultaneously recorded. Various techniques for doing so have been proposed. For example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 5-37835, it is possible to perform video image shooting using a VTR tape and still image shooting using a silver salt film at the same time by using only one lens system, thereby achieving a reduction in size and weight. A technology relating to a camera is disclosed.

In addition, depending on the mode setting by the operator,
SV to switch to either video / still image for shooting
System technology has also been realized. in this way,
When recording moving images and still images, it is desirable to display the remaining number of shots or the shooting time during shooting to inform the operator.

In view of this point, for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-76
In Japanese Patent Publication No. 47, when recording still images, moving images, and audio,
A technique relating to an "electronic still camera" that displays the remaining capacity of a recording medium according to a set mode is disclosed. That is, in this technique, since the remaining amount of the recording medium according to the selected mode is displayed, the remaining amount of the still image when recording a still image and the remaining amount of the moving image when recording a moving image. It is possible to display the quantity.

Further, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-38785, the recorded or uncaptured capacity is displayed by the number of still images when shooting and by the time when continuous shooting is performed, so that the capacity can be checked according to the mode. The technology related to the "imaging device" is disclosed.

[0006]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, it is premised that the moving image and the still image are independently shot, and each mode, that is, the still image shooting mode and the moving image shooting mode is set. Only the corresponding display is performed. Therefore, no mention is made of the case where information concerning both modes is required at the same time as in a system capable of shooting a still image during moving image shooting.

In addition, these techniques are based on the premise that a still image is handled with the same image quality as a moving image, but a moving image does not need to have the same image quality as a still image, and a moving image and a still image cannot be recorded in the deleted capacity. It is necessary to display whether or not shooting is possible.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to reduce the recording capacity of a recording medium when a moving image and a still image having an image quality higher than that of the moving image are simultaneously recorded by the same sensor. To properly display the remaining amount.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, an image pickup device according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises an image pickup means capable of outputting an image signal of a subject image with different image quality, and an image pickup device having the different image quality. The recording means capable of simultaneously recording the image signal, the calculating means for calculating the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity for each of the different image quality, and the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity calculated by the calculating means are simultaneously recorded for each of the image quality. And a display means capable of displaying.

In the image pickup apparatus according to the second aspect, the image pickup apparatus further includes erasing means for selectively erasing a part of the image signal recorded in the recording means, and the calculating means further includes It is characterized in that the remaining capacity is calculated for each of the image quality when erased by the erasing means, and the display means displays the remaining capacity when erased.

Further, in the image pickup device according to the third aspect, in the image pickup device which records the image signal of the subject image with different image quality, the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity is simultaneously displayed for each of the set image quality and the non-set image quality. It is characterized by

The first to third modes as described above have the following effects. That is, in the image pickup apparatus according to the first aspect, the image pickup means outputs the image signal of the subject image with different image qualities, the recording means records the image signals with the different image qualities at the same time, and the calculating means captures each of the different image qualities. The used capacity or the remaining capacity is calculated, and the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity calculated by the calculating means is simultaneously displayed by the display means for each image quality.

In the image pickup device according to the second aspect,
A part of the image signal recorded in the recording means is selectively erased by the erasing means, the remaining capacity for each image quality when the erasing means erases is calculated by the calculating means, and the display means Displays the remaining capacity when deleted.

Further, in the image pickup apparatus according to the third aspect,
In a photographing apparatus that records an image signal of a subject image with different image quality, the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity is simultaneously displayed for each of the set image quality and the non-set image quality.

[0015]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the photographing apparatus includes an optical system 1 for forming an image of a subject on the photographing unit 2 and an image pickup unit 2 for converting an optical image formed by the optical system 1 into an electric signal. A recording unit 4 for recording image information, a display unit 5 for displaying information on the capacity of the recording unit 4, a switch (hereinafter abbreviated as sw) detecting unit 6 for detecting input information of the photographer, The control unit 3 controls the above-mentioned units. The sw detection unit 6 is, in detail, E (Eraser) sw, D (Display) sw, M.
It is composed of four switches such as (Movie) sw and S (Still) sw.

In such a structure, the photographing section 2 outputs different image quality information by the control signal from the control section 3 according to the input signal of each sw (Esw, Dsw, Msw, Ssw). The optical system 1 optimizes the image formation state by the signal of the control unit 3. The recording unit 4 records image information together with information at the time of shooting. The display unit 5 is a recording unit 4 managed by the control unit 3.
Display information for. The control unit 3 includes an optical system 1, an image pickup unit 2,
The recording unit 4, the display unit 5, and the sw detection unit 6 are controlled.

Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The main sequence of the first embodiment will be described. When the sequence is started (step S1), the control unit 3 first initializes. Here, after setting t = 0, the timer t starts counting (step S2). Then, the control unit 3 causes the subroutines “photograph”, “display”, and
"Erase" is executed (steps S3 to S5). When exiting from the subroutines "photograph", "display" and "erase", the timer t is reset to "0". Thus, the control unit 3
Determines the timer t (step S6), and the predetermined time T
If has not elapsed, the process returns to step S3, and if the predetermined time T has elapsed, all operations are finished (step S7).

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "imaging" will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. Regarding shooting, a moving image is recorded when Msw is turned OFF → ON, and a high-quality still image is shot when Ssw is turned OFF → ON.

When this subroutine "photographing" is entered (step S11), the control section 3 initializes the function (step S12) and displays "display 1" on the display section 5 (step S13). Here, the contents of the above "display 1" are shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), the remaining video time (remaining M *
* H *** m ** s) and the number of remaining still images (remaining S **)
Are displayed respectively. In addition, in FIG. 4, "*"
Will actually display a number. This also applies to the following description.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 determines the state of Msw (step S14), and if the Msw is not OFF → ON, then determines the state of Ssw (step S14).
15). If Ssw is not OFF → ON, this sequence is terminated (step S25), and S
When sw is OFF → ON, high-definition still image is photographed and recorded (step S16), "Display 2" is displayed on the display unit 5 for a predetermined time, and then the process returns to step S3 (step S17). The content of this “display 2” is as shown in FIG. 4B, and the number of still image shots (shooting S **) is displayed.

On the other hand, when Msw is OFF → ON (step S14), the control unit 3 starts recording a moving image of normal image quality, and at the same time starts recording the current shooting time (step S18). "Display 3" is displayed in 5 (step S19). The content of this “display 3” is as shown in FIG. 4C, and the recording time of this time (shooting M ** h **
m ** s) is displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 judges the state of Ssw (step S20), and when the Ssw is OFF → ON, a high-definition still image is recorded (step S21), and the "display" is displayed on the display unit 5. 4 ”is displayed and the process returns to step S19 (step S22). The contents of this "display 4" are shown in FIG.
As shown in (c), the number of still images taken (shooting S *
* Number of sheets and the current movie recording time (shooting M ** h ** m **)
s) is displayed.

If Ssw is not OFF → ON (step S20), the state of Msw is judged (step S23). If Msw is OFF → ON, recording of the moving image is terminated and the process proceeds to step S13. Return (step S2
4). Then, in the above step S14, MswOFF →
Not turned on, and SswOFF at step S15 above
→ If it is not ON, this sequence is terminated and the process proceeds to step S4 of the main sequence (step S25).

The displays shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D are as follows.
The display as shown in FIGS. 4E to 4H can also be displayed. That is, in this case, the remaining recordable number of still images and the remaining recordable time of a moving image are always displayed.

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "display" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. still,
In order to display the photographed information, Dsw is turned OFF → ON and scrolled in sequence with Ssw and Msw. Video is displayed for each number of shots.

When this subroutine is entered (step S3)
1), the control unit 3 first performs initialization. Here, the variables i and j are set to "0". The variable i is for designating the number of still images to be captured, and the variable j is for designating the number of times of capturing moving images (step S32).
Then, the above-mentioned "display 1" is displayed on the display 5 (step S33).

Subsequently, the control unit 3 determines the state of Dsw (step S34). Here, Dsw is OFF → ON
If not, this sequence ends (step S4).
7), if Dsw is OFF → ON, "display 11" is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S35). This "Display 1
The display content of “1” is as shown in FIG. 6A, and the number of captured still images P (shooting S **) and the shooting time of all moving images (A shooting M ** h ** m *). * S) and the number of times Q of moving image shooting (** times) are displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 judges the state of Ssw (step S36), and sets variables (j = 0, i = i + 1) when Ssw is OFF → ON (step S3).
7), “Display 12” is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S
38). The contents of the "display 12" are as shown in FIG. 6B, and the contents of the shooting frame (shooting S No **), shooting date (** M ** D), time (** h ** m). ** s) etc. are displayed.

Next, the control unit 3 judges the variable P (step S39). If i = P is not satisfied, the process returns to step S36. If i = P, the variable i is initialized (i = P).
0) and the process returns to step S36 (step S4).
0).

On the other hand, when Ssw is not OFF → ON, the state of Msw is judged (step S41), and Msw is O.
If it is not FF → ON, the state of Dsw is determined (step S42). Here, if Dsw is not OFF → ON, the process returns to step S36, and Dsw is OFF →
If it is ON, this routine is exited.

At the step S41, Msw is turned off.
→ When ON, after setting variables (i = 0, j = j + 1) (step S43), “display 13” is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S44). The display content of this “display 13” is as shown in FIG. 6C, and the shooting date (shooting M No ****** M ** D) and shooting start time (start ** h *) for each shooting count. * M ** s), shooting end time (end ** h ** m ** s), etc. are displayed.

If j = Q is not satisfied, the process returns to step S36. If j = Q, the variable j is initialized (j = Q).
0) and returns to step S36 (steps S45, S).
46). Thus, as described above, Msw is not OFF → ON in step S41, but is Ds in step S42.
If w is not OFF → ON, this sequence is ended and the process proceeds to step S5 of the main routine.

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "erase" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. still,
For erasing, the erasing mode is entered by Esw, and the image to be erased is selected by Ssw for still images and Msw for moving images, and erased by Esw. In order not to erase many by mistake, the erase mode is exited when the erase is performed by Esw. The image is erased for each predetermined block.

When this subroutine is entered (step S5)
1) First, the control unit 3 performs initialization. Here the variable i,
Let j and k be “0”. Incidentally, k is a variable for designating a moving image block (step S52). Then, the above-mentioned "display 1" is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S5).
3).

Subsequently, the control unit 3 judges the state of Esw (step S54). If Esw is not OFF → ON, the sequence is ended (step S76), and Esw is O.
If FF → ON, "display 21" is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S55). The state of this "display 21" is shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), the number of captured still images P
(Shooting SP number) and the shooting time of all the moving images, the number of movie shootings Q (A shooting M ** h ** m ** s number of times Q), remaining number of still images (remaining S ** number of images), remaining time of moving image (Remaining M *
* H ** m ** s) is displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 judges the state of Ssw (step S56), and when Ssw is OFF → ON, performs the process of variables j, k = 0 and i = i + 1 (step S5).
7), “Display 22” is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S
58). The content of the "display 22" is as shown in FIG. 8B, and the information regarding the i-th still image, that is, the frame N is displayed.
o, shooting date, time (shooting S No ****** M ** D
** H ** M ** S), the number of still images recorded when erased (ΔS **), and the movie recording time when erased (ΔS)
M ** h ** m ** s) is displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 turns Esw from OFF to ON.
Is determined (step S59), Esw is OFF → O
In the case of N, the i-th still image is erased (changed to the overwrite permitted state) (step S62), and this sequence is exited. On the other hand, when Esw is OFF → ON,
The control unit 3 determines the variable i (step S60), i
= P (number of shots), the above step S56
If i = P (number of shots), i is initialized (i = 0) and the process returns to step S56 (step S61).

On the other hand, in step S56, if Ssw is not OFF → ON, Msw is turned OFF → ON is determined (step S63), and if Msw is not OFF → ON, Esw is turned OFF → ON. Perform (step S64). If Esw is OFF → ON, this sequence is exited. On the other hand, Esw is OFF
→ If it is not ON, the process returns to step S55.

At the step S63, Msw is turned off.
If it is ON, the variables i = 0, k = 0, j = j + 1 are processed (step S65), and "display 23" is displayed on the display unit 4 (step S66). The content of the "display 23" is as shown in FIG. 8C, and the information on the j-th moving image, that is, the moving image shooting number, the shooting date (shooting M No *
*** M ** D), shooting start time (start ** h
** m ** s), end time of shooting (End ** h ** m
** s) and the number of included blocks R (block **) are displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 turns Dsw from OFF to ON.
Is determined (step S67). Where Dsw is O
If it is not FF → ON, it is determined whether Msw is OFF → ON (step S68). And Msw is OFF → O
If N, the process returns to step S65, and Msw is OFF.
→ If it is not ON, the process returns to step S67.

On the other hand, when Dsw is OFF → ON in step S67, the variable k is set to k = k + 1 (step S69), and "display 24" is displayed on the display unit 5 (step S70). The display content of this “display 24” is as shown in FIG. 8D, and the information regarding the moving image of the j-th k block, that is, the moving image shooting number, the shooting date (shooting M
No **** M ** D), block number (block **), number of still images recorded when deleted (ΔS **
Movie recording time (ΔM ** h **)
m ** s) is displayed.

Subsequently, the control unit 3 turns Esw from OFF to ON.
Is determined (step S71), Esw is OFF → O
In the case of N, the j-th k-block moving image is erased (changed to the overwrite permitted state), and the process returns (step S).
72). If Esw is OFF → ON, k is determined (step S73). If k = R (the number of blocks of j moving images that have been shot) is not satisfied, the process returns to step S67 and j = Q (the number of shot moving images that has been shot) Otherwise, the process returns to step S55. When j = Q (the number of shot moving images), j is initialized (j = 0) and the process returns to step S55 (step S75). Thus
When EswOFF → ON again in step S54, this sequence is exited and the process proceeds to step S6 of the main sequence.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, when images of different image quality (high-definition still image and moving image) are recorded at the same time, the remaining number and time of both images are always displayed. This makes it easier for the photographer to understand how the picture was taken. Further, when erasing, it is possible to efficiently capture images by displaying the capacity that can be recorded by erasing.

Next, FIG. 9 is a view showing the arrangement of a photographing apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 9, this photographing apparatus includes a zoom optical system 12 that forms and guides a subject image on an imager 13, and an imager (high pixel) 13 that converts the optically guided image into an electric signal. , A signal processing unit 14 that optimizes a signal from the imager 13 and transmits it as digital information to a RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) microcomputer 11, an MO (Magnet Optical) device 15 that records a captured image, and image information. Monitor 17 (removable) and LC for displaying information
A D (Liquid Crysral Display) 16, a sw 18 (a to f) that receives input from the photographer, and the entire control of the MO device 15 are constantly monitored, and the free space is displayed on the LCD 16 in an easy-to-understand manner. It is composed of the RISC microcomputer 11.

In such a structure, when the RISC microcomputer 11 monitors the state of the sw18 and photographs it,
Recording of a high-definition still image, a normal still image, and a normal moving image is displayed on the monitor 17 and also recorded in the MO device 15 together with information at the time of shooting. Furthermore, by monitoring the recording capacity, the free space of the MO device 15 can be displayed in real time in a high-definition still image,
Normal still image, normal movie converted to LCD depending on number and time
16 is displayed. Further, in the case of the display in the MO device 15, the image and the information at the time of shooting are displayed on the monitor 17 and the LCD 16.
To be displayed. In the case of erasing, the capacity that can be photographed in advance by erasing is divided into high-definition still images, normal still images, and normal moving images and displayed simultaneously.

FIG. 10 is an external view of the second embodiment. The main body and monitor part can be separated. Although not described in the embodiment, the power button 21 and the M
An eject button 22 for ejecting the O disk 15 is provided.

The main sequence of the photographing apparatus according to the second embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the main sequence is started (step S101), the RISC microcomputer 11 first initializes the conditions (step S102) and displays "Display 1A" on the LCD 16 (step S103). The display contents of this “display 1A” are as shown in FIG. 17A, and the remaining number of high-definition still images (remaining HiS 30),
Normally, the number of remaining still images (300 remaining NS) and the remaining time of moving images (remaining M 10 min) are displayed. The mode selected in this display is indicated by <s>.

Subsequently, it is determined whether each sw is OFF → ON (steps S104 to S110). Csw (for changing still image mode, initial value is high definition still image) OFF → ON
In this case, a subroutine "selection" to be described later is executed and the process returns to step S3 (step S111). Dsw
When (display mode) OFF → ON, a subroutine “display” described later is executed and the process returns to step S3 (step S112).

Then, Esw (erase mode) OFF → O
In the case of N, a subroutine "erase" which will be described later is executed (step S113), and this sequence ends (step S118). When Esw (erase mode) is OFF → ON, a subroutine "erase" described later is executed (step S113), and this sequence is ended (step S).
118). Ssw (1st, 2n in step S stage configuration
There is d. Here, 1st determination, still image mode) OF
When F → ON, a subroutine “still image” described later is executed and the process proceeds to step S118 (step S11).
4).

Furthermore, Msw (moving picture mode, start /
In the case of (stop) OFF → ON, a subroutine "moving image" described later is executed and the process proceeds to step S118 (step S115). In the case of the sum up swON state, the zoom optical system 12 is driven until it hits the telephoto side at a predetermined speed (step S116). Zoom downswO
In the case of the N state, the zoom optical system 12 is driven until it hits the wide side at a predetermined speed (step S11).
7).

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "selection" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, high-definition and normal change of a still image are performed. When this sequence is entered, the function of the zoom sw is changed to a function different from the original function (step S120). First zoom upsw
Is OFF → ON, and if it is OFF → ON, the high-definition still image mode is set, and then step S12
The process moves to 3 (steps S121 and S124). If the zoom upsw is not OFF → ON, then it is determined whether the zoom downsw is OFF → ON and OFF.
→ If it is ON, the normal still image mode is set and then the process proceeds to step S123 (steps S122 and S12).
5). In step S123, it is determined that Csw is OFF → ON, and if it is not OFF → ON, the above step S123 is performed.
Returning to 121, if OFF → ON, the mode is determined, and the process returns to step S103 of the main sequence (step S126).

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "display" will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. still,
In order to display the photographed information, scroll up zoom (still image) and zoom down sw (moving image) sequentially. The moving image is displayed for each number of shots. When this sequence is selected, the function of the zoom sw is changed to a function different from the original function.

When this sequence is started (step S
131), first, the RISC microcomputer 11 initializes (step S132) and displays "display 11A" on the LCD 16 (step S133). The display content of this “display 11A” is as shown in FIG. 17B, and the number of captured still images P (shooting S 29) (shooting NS 10
(SHI 19 sheets), the number of moving image shootings Q, and the shooting time of all moving images (shooting AM No. 3 06:00) are displayed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the zoom up sw is OFF → ON (step S134). Where zoom ups
Set variable when w is OFF → ON (i = i + 1)
(Step S135), "display 12A" on the LCD 16
Is displayed (step S136). This "Display 12A"
17 (c) shows the contents of the shooting frame (high quality / normal, shooting date, time, etc.) (shooting HiS
No. 3 95.10.10 15:00) is displayed.

Then, the variable P is judged (step S
137), if not i = P, the process returns to step S134, and if i = P, the variable i is initialized (i = 0) and the process returns to step S134 (step S138). continue,
Zoom d if zoom upsw is not OFF → ON
It is determined whether own is OFF → ON (step S1)
39). If the zoom downsw is not OFF → ON, it is determined whether Dsw is OFF → ON (step S140). When Dsw is not OFF → ON, the process returns to step S134, and Dsw is OFF → ON.
In this case, this routine is exited and the process returns to the main routine (step S145).

In step S139, the zoom dow
When nsw is OFF → ON, variable setting (j = j +
1) is performed (step S141), and "display 13A" is displayed on the LCD 16. The contents of this "display 13A" are shown in FIG.
7 (d), the shooting date, the shooting start time, and the shooting end time (shooting M No. 19 for each number of shootings).
5.10.10 13:00:00 13: 03: 0
0) etc. are displayed.

Then, the variable j is judged (step S
143), if not j = Q, the process returns to step S134, and if j = Q, the variable j is initialized (j = 0) and S
It returns to 134 (step S144). Thus, in step S139, the zoom downsw is turned from OFF to ON.
Alternatively, if Dsw is not OFF → ON in step S140, the process exits this sequence and proceeds to step S103 of the main sequence.

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "erase" will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, erasing is performed in the erasing mode by zooming up sww (still image)
While scrolling sequentially with w (video) and viewing the information, D
Erase by turning on sw and Csw at the same time. The moving image is displayed / erased for each number of times of shooting. When this sequence is selected, the function of the zoom sw is changed to a function different from the original function.

When this subroutine "erase" sequence is started (step S151), the RISC microcomputer 1
1 performs initialization (i, j, j = 0) (step S15
2) "Display 21A" is displayed on the LCD 16 (step S153). The display content of this "display 21A" is shown in FIG.
As shown in (f), the number of captured still images P
(29 shots of HiS, 10 shots of NS) and the shooting time of all the movies and the number of movie shots Q (Shooting AM No. 30
6:00), remaining number of still images (high definition, normal) (remaining Hi
S 30 sheets, NS remaining 300 sheets, movie remaining time (remaining M
10 min) is displayed.

Subsequently, it is judged whether the zoom up sww is OFF → ON (step S154), and the zoom up sw is OF.
If F → ON, a variable is set (i = i + 1) (step S155), and "display 22A" is displayed on the LCD 16 (step S156). The display content of this "display 22A" is as shown in FIG. 17 (g). Information regarding the i-th still image, frame number, shooting date, time (shooting NS N
o. 4 95.10.10 10:12:00), the number of recorded still images when erased (ΔHiS 0.1 sheet ΔN
S 1), movie recording time when erased (ΔM 0
0:00:02) is displayed.

Subsequently, the RISC microcomputer 11 switches the Dsw
And Csw are turned on at the same time (step S15
7), if Dsw and Csw are turned on at the same time, i
The second still image is erased (changed to the overwrite permitted state), and the process proceeds to step S169 (step S160). On the other hand, if Dsw and Csw are not turned on at the same time, the RISC microcomputer 11 determines the variable P (step S158), and if i = P, step S1.
54, the variable i is initialized when i = P (i =
0) and the process returns to step S154 (step S15).
9).

On the other hand, if zoom upsw is not OFF → ON in step S154, zoom dow
It is determined whether nsw is OFF → ON (step S16).
1) If the zoom downsw is not OFF → ON, it is determined whether Esw is OFF → ON (step S16).
2). Here, if Esw is not OFF → ON, the process returns to step S153, and if Esw is OFF → ON, the present sequence is exited and the process returns to the main routine (step S169).

In step S161, the zoom dow
If nsw is OFF → ON, the variable j is incremented (j = j + 1) (step S163), and the LCD1
"Display 23A" is displayed on 6 (step S164).
The display content of this “display 23A” is as shown in FIG. 17 (h), and information regarding the j-th moving image and moving image shooting N
o, shooting date, shooting start time, shooting end time (shooting M
No. 3 95.10.10 14:10:00 1
4: 11: 00), number of still images recorded when deleted (high definition, normal) (ΔHiS 30 sheets ΔNS 300
Movie recording time when erased (ΔM 00:00
1:00) is displayed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether Dsw and Csw are simultaneously turned on (step S165). If Dsw and Csw are not simultaneously turned on, a variable Q is determined (step S166). If i = Q is not satisfied, Is step S154
On the other hand, when i = Q, the variable i is initialized (j =
0) and the process returns to step S154 (step S16).
7). On the other hand, when Dsw and Csw are simultaneously turned on, the j-th moving image is erased (changed to the overwrite permitted state) and the process proceeds to step S169 (step S168).
Exit this sequence and return to the main sequence.

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "still image" will be described with reference to FIG. When this sequence is started (step S170), initialization is performed (step S171), AF is performed (step S172), and A
Perform E (step S173). Since both the AF and the AE are performed by the imager using the signal, the image is read out several times in advance, and the AF may be performed by using the generally-known contrast method (hill climbing method or prediction method, JP-A-3-186360, etc.). .

Then, Ssw1st and Ssw2nd are determined (steps S174 and S175), and Ssw1s is determined.
If tOFF, go to step S180, Ssw2nd
If it is ON, shooting is performed and recording is performed according to the still image mode (step S177). In addition, the information at the time of shooting is simultaneously recorded as ID information (step S178).

Subsequently, the "display 3" of the shooting content is displayed on the LCD 16.
1 ”is displayed. The content of this "display 31" is shown in FIG.
As shown in (i), the shooting frame number and date (shooting N
S No. 11 95.10.11), number of remaining recordings (high definition, normal) (remaining HiS 29, remaining NS 299)
(The number of images), the remaining time of the moving image (remaining M 9 min) is displayed (when the monitor 29 is provided, the captured image is displayed on the monitor). Thus, the process returns to the main routine (step S180).

Next, the sequence of the subroutine "moving image" will be described with reference to FIG. When the video sequence is started (step S181), the RISC microcomputer 1
1 performs initialization (step S182), records information about shooting as ID information (date, time, etc.) (step S183), and performs shooting / recording (step S18).
4) The "display 32" which is the shooting content is displayed (step S185).

Here, the display contents of this "display 32" are as shown in FIG. 17 (e), and the moving image No., the current shooting time (shooting M No. 4 00:05:00),
The remaining recording number (high definition, normal) (remaining HiS 14 sheets, remaining NS 149 sheets), and moving image time (remaining M 4 min) are displayed. At this time, if a monitor is provided, the captured image is displayed on the monitor.

Subsequently, the RISC microcomputer 11 sets AF, A
Perform E (step S186). In AF and AE, the integration time and the lens position are changed to an optimum state based on the signal read as a moving image. Then, the lens driving is determined (step S187), and if the AF is misaligned, the lens driving is performed (step S188). Then RI
The SC microcomputer 11 determines OFF → ON of Msw (step S189). If Msw is OFF → ON, the information at the end is recorded as ID information (step S199), and this sequence is exited (step S189). S20
0).

In step S189, Msw is OF
If it is not F → ON, Ssw1st is determined (step S190). Here, Ssw1st is OFF
If so, the process proceeds to step S184, and Ssw1st is turned on.
If so, AF and AE are performed again (step S191), and L
"Display 33A" which is the shooting information is displayed on the CD 16.
This “display 33A” is as shown in FIG. 17 (j), and the number of still image frames is No and the date (shooting HiS No. 30).
95.10.12), shooting video No, current shooting time (shooting M No. 00: 009: 57), remaining number of recorded images (high definition, normal) (remaining HiS warning, remaining NS 5),
Display the movie time (remaining M 0 min) (step S1)
92).

Next, a moving image is photographed / recorded (step S193), and the determination of Ssw1st, 2nd is performed. Here, if Ssw1st is OFF, the process proceeds to step S184, and if Ssw2nd is ON, still image shooting is performed and recording is performed according to the still image mode (step S196).
In addition, the information at the time of shooting is simultaneously recorded as ID information, and the process returns to step S184 (step S197).

The image pickup apparatus according to the second embodiment has been described above. In this embodiment, the LCD is used for display, but the same information may be displayed for display in the finder.
Further, information required for the camera may be displayed at the same time. Further, display selection of information other than the remaining amount may be made by an option or the like. The imager may be realized by using one surface of high image quality or by combining a plurality of ordinary pixel sensors. For example, instead of using a 2 million pixel sensor, 5
The same accuracy may be achieved by using four sensors of 0,000 pixels. The reading of moving image signals or normal still image signals from the imager may be thinned out and read on the sensor, or thinned and sampled at the time of A / D sampling. Further, when thinning out from the sensor, the reading timing is shifted to perform high-speed shooting. You can go, and if it is dark, add pixels and S
It is also possible to read by setting N higher (shown in FIG. 18 and described later). The recording device is not limited to the MO device, and may be any medium that allows random access. For example, a memory card, VDR (Video Disk Recorder) or the like can be adopted.

Incidentally, FIG. 18 shows utilization of signals from a high-definition sensor. All pixels are used for high-definition still images. However, in the case of a moving image or a normal still image, signals are read out by thinning out. FIG. 18A shows a normal case of thinning and reading. In FIG. 18B, a normal speed image is recorded by shifting the integration time and reading out the respective signals in one field. That is, 1, 2,
The signal is read out and recorded for each of the groups 3 and 4. In FIG. 18C, pixel addition is performed so as to be the same as in the case where pixels are thinned out, and output (step SN can be improved).

As described above in detail, when recording images of different image quality (high-definition still image, moving image, normal still image) at the same time, the remaining number and time of both are always displayed so that the photographer can take a picture. Can be easily understood. Further, when erasing, it is possible to display the capacity that can be recorded by the erasing, thereby enabling efficient shooting.

According to the above embodiment of the present invention, the following constitution can be obtained. (1) In a photographing system capable of simultaneously photographing and recording a high-definition image and a normal image, an image pickup device capable of outputting the high-precision image and a recording for recording the outputted plural pieces of precision image information on the same medium. A high-definition video apparatus comprising: a means, an operation means for inputting a shooting condition, a control means for calculating a shooting capacity, and a display means for displaying information on the shooting capacity. (2) In the above (1), the images of a plurality of image quality recorded in the recording device are a moving image and a still image. (3) In the above (1) or (2), the still image is a high quality image and a normal image. (4) In (1) above, the recording device is a randomly accessible medium. (5) In (4) above, the recording device is a disk. (6) In (1) above, the image pickup device is characterized by detecting a high-quality image and a normal image with the same sensor. (7) In the above (6), the image pickup device is characterized by thinning out pixels to read out. (8) In the above (6), the image pickup device is characterized in that pixels are added and read. (9) In the above (1), the recording device is characterized by thinning out the signal read from the imaging device and recording. (10) In the above (1), the recording device is characterized by adding and recording the signals read from the imaging device. (11) In the above (10) and (11), the information recorded is a moving image. (12) In the above (1), the control device is a RISC microcomputer. (13) An imaging device that detects a high-definition image in a system that simultaneously records and records a high-definition image and a normal image,
A recording device for recording / erasing the detected image information of a plurality of image qualities on the same medium, an operating device for inputting shooting conditions, a control device for calculating a shooting capacity, and a plurality of information regarding shooting capacities according to the shooting conditions. High-definition video device composed of a display device for displaying simultaneously. (14) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is the moving image recordable time and the recordable number of high quality images. (15) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is the moving image recorded time, the moving image recordable time, and the recordable number of high-quality images. (16) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is the number of still images recorded, the recordable time of moving images, and the recordable number of high-quality images. (17) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is the moving image recorded time, the still image recorded number, the moving image recordable time, and the recordable number of high quality images. (18) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is information at the time of shooting a recorded still image. (19) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is the information at the time of shooting the recorded still image and the moving image recordable time when the information is deleted. (20) In the above (13), the information displayed on the display device is at the time of shooting a recorded moving image. (21) In the above (19), the information at the time of shooting the recorded moving image displayed on the display device is the start time of continuous shooting and the continuous recording time. (22) In (19) above, the information at the time of shooting the recorded moving image displayed on the display device is the start time of continuous shooting, the continuous recording time, and the number of still images recorded when erased. Characterize. (23) In (13) above, the erasable moving image is performed for each predetermined block. (24) In (23), the high-definition video device has a monitor means for displaying the image, and when a predetermined block of a moving image is erased, the monitor means stores the block before the erase. It is characterized in that the first image is displayed. (25) In (23) above, when deleting a predetermined block of a moving image, the first image of the block and the first image of the next block and the shooting time to be deleted are displayed before the deletion. And

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According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a photographing device for displaying the remaining amount of the recording capacity of an appropriate recording medium for the case where a moving image and a still image having a quality higher than that of the moving image are simultaneously recorded by the same sensor. be able to.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a main sequence according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “photographing”.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of “display 1” to “display 4” displayed in a sequence of a subroutine “photographing”.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “display”.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the contents of “display 11” to “display 13” displayed in a subroutine “display” sequence.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “erase”.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the contents of “display 21” to “display 24” displayed in a subroutine “erase” sequence.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a configuration of an image capturing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is an external view of a photographing device according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a main sequence according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “selection”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “display”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “erase”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “still image”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a sequence of a subroutine “moving image”.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the contents of various displays according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing utilization of signals from a high-definition sensor.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Optical system, 2 ... Imaging part, 3 ... Control part, 4 ... Recording part, 5
... display section, 6 ... SW detection section, 11 ... RISC microcomputer,
12 ... Zoom optical system, 13 ... Imager, 14 ... Signal processing circuit, 15 ... MO section, 16 ... LCD, 17 ... Monitor,
18 ... Switch County.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An image pickup unit capable of outputting image signals of a subject image with different image qualities, a recording unit capable of simultaneously recording the image signals of the different image qualities, and a photographed capacity or a remaining capacity calculated for each of the different image qualities. And a display unit capable of simultaneously displaying the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity calculated by the calculating unit for each image quality. 2. The photographic device further comprises erasing means for selectively erasing a part of the image signal recorded in the recording means, and the calculating means is further erased by the erasing means. 2. The photographing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the remaining capacity is calculated for each of the image qualities, and the display means displays the remaining capacity when erased. 3. A photographing apparatus for recording an image signal of a subject image with different image quality, wherein the photographed capacity or the remaining capacity is simultaneously displayed for each of the set image quality and the non-set image quality.